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• Research says teen binge drinkers are at risk of developing problems as adults

  Researchers are warning parents that problem teens who drink alcohol heavily are at risk of becoming problem drinkers as adults. more...

• Helping others may help problem teens stay sober, research reveals

  Millions of adolescents in America abuse alcoholic substances, which may lead to illegal drug use, severe emotional disorders or even death. Many alcoholics and addicts never recover from their disease because their treatment plan - or lack thereof - is ineffective. more...

• Gene variations may lead to alcohol abuse among teenagers, researchers say

  A new study suggests that there may be a genetic explanation as to why some problem teens regularly indulge in binge drinking. more...

• Study links sporting events and drunkenness

  Many social events in high school revolve around athletic events, such as football, basketball or baseball games. Some problem teens choose to drink at these gatherings because, unlike school or home, many adolescents are not strictly supervised at these locations. more...

• Law office hopes to combat underage drinking and driving with scholarship challenge

  A law office in North Carolina will award more than $37,500 in college scholarships in an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving among high school students. more...

• Report shows that youth exposure to alcohol ads has skyrocketed

  Youth exposure to alcohol advertising has significantly increased during the last decade, according to a new study. more...

• Teens and young adults drive under the influence more than any other demographic

  Approximately 30 million Americans have driven drunk and about 10 million drive under the influence of drugs, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). more...

• Alcohol abuse and bullying on the rise in Pennsylvania schools

  A Pennsylvania youth survey reveals that fewer students are abusing non-prescribed drugs, while an increasing number of adolescents are abusing alcohol and bullying their peers. more...

• Alcohol and drugs contribute to teen driving deaths

  More than one in every 10 teenagers who were killed in fatal vehicle accidents in 2008 were legally drunk, according to a report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). more...

• Police sergeant forms student task force against teen drinking

  A sergeant in Pennsylvania said that his staff usually deals with more underage drinking incidents during the fall season because of high school football games, homecoming events and school dances. more...

• Study: Substance abuse among teens can negatively impact mental abilities

  A new study reveals that teenagers who abuse alcohol or marijuana are at-risk of harming their mental abilities. more...

• Alcoholic energy drink raises concern among medical and law enforcement officials

  Law enforcement officials and doctors in Alabama are spreading the word about an alcoholic energy drink that can send teenagers to the hospital. more...

• California middle school devotes entire day to spread anti-drug and anti-alcohol message

  A middle school in California recognized Red Ribbon Week by staging a day-long rally in an effort to prevent kids from drinking alcohol and using drugs. more...

• Wisconsin-based group organizes alcohol-free event for teenagers

  A Wisconsin coffeehouse recently hosted a concert to promote alcohol-free fun for teenagers. more...

• California city aims to punish parents who enable underage drinking

  City officials in California are trying to hold parents more responsible for cases of underage drinking in their homes. more...